PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hector LaRue (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carter Aaron Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson has chosen Get up as his entrance music. Carter Aaron Jackson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

LaRue
vs
Aaron Jackson

183 cm
23
272 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

195 cm
19
235 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hector LaRue!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Carter Aaron Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LaRue shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense.
LaRue throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jackson's waist but Jackson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing LaRue off to one side.
LaRue shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hector LaRue. That's going to take a lot out of him.
LaRue shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jackson misses with the combination.
Jackson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
LaRue fails to land with a series of punches.
Jackson's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Jackson duly obliges.

It looks like Hector LaRue has been cut.
Jackson cracks a nice hook into LaRue's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
LaRue doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
LaRue is breathing heavily.
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
Jackson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jackson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from LaRue.
Jackson cracks LaRue with a good jab.

Hector LaRue's cut is getting worse.
Jackson works over LaRue's head and body with a nice combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.

LaRue closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - LaRue lands in his opponent's guard.
Jackson wants to stand but LaRue is controlling the position.
LaRue tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
LaRue might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet but LaRue is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jackson is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Jackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with LaRue. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jackson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jackson wants to stand but LaRue is controlling the position.
Jackson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from LaRue.
Jackson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst LaRue is controlling him.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
LaRue takes a shot to the body in his stride.
LaRue shoots for a double leg takedown but Jackson sprawls well. He's pushed LaRue's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Carter Aaron Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jackson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jackson is looking to stand up but LaRue isn't so interested in that idea.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jackson can do anything to dispel that myth.
LaRue is in close to Jackson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jackson is looking to stand up but LaRue isn't so interested in that idea.
LaRue is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
LaRue chips away with some ground and pound.
LaRue sitting in guard, not really doing much.
LaRue lands a couple of digs.
LaRue working some strikes from top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaRue scoring with some ground and pound.
LaRue is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
LaRue connects with a couple of short punches.
LaRue forces his way into half guard.
LaRue uses his free foot to push down on Jackson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jackson.
LaRue with a couple of short strikes.
LaRue controlling the pace for now.
LaRue with the ground and pound from mount.
LaRue scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Jackson?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
LaRue connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
LaRue content just to control the position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaRue looking to control but Jackson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
LaRue controlling the position easily from mount.
LaRue unloading with bombs!
LaRue landing strikes, looking to finish!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
LaRue takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
LaRue in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
LaRue takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Hector LaRue will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hector LaRue's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Jackson ducks under a wild hook from LaRue.
Jackson with a nice cross.
LaRue throws a combination that misses
letting Jackson counter with a right hand.
Carter Aaron Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by LaRue.
Jackson lands with a nice body punch.

Excellent takedown into side control there by LaRue.
Jackson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Jackson pushes LaRue away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, LaRue gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Jackson taking punishment in the form of punches.
LaRue wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
LaRue lands a nice forearm strike.
Jackson is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Jackson pushes LaRue away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, LaRue gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
LaRue in side control lands a decent elbow.
LaRue in side control lands a decent elbow.
LaRue taking a breather here.
LaRue passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Jackson!
LaRue looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Jackson covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hector LaRue!